Synonyms
Rheum undulatum
Herbaceous Perennial
A large herbaceous perennial which overwinters as a short crown, and in spring produces triangular to heart-shaped dark green leaves with strongly wavy edges, held on thick, angular, hollow reddish stems. In mid summer, dense panicles of small yellow-white or greenish-white flowers are held on upright stems above the foliage, followed by flat, tan-coloured seeds. This species may have been involved in the parentage of the hybrids now used as culinary rhubarb
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
1-1.5 metres
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres